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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000096943-17-000082
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	SD
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
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FILED AS OF DATE:		20170531
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20170531

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			TELEFLEX INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000096943
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	SURGICAL & MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS & APPARATUS [3841]
		IRS NUMBER:				231147939
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		SD
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-05353
		FILM NUMBER:		17880380

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		550 E SWEDESFORD RD
		STREET 2:		SUITE 400
		CITY:			WAYNE
		STATE:			PA
		ZIP:			19087
		BUSINESS PHONE:		610-225-6800

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		550 E SWEDESFORD RD
		STREET 2:		SUITE 400
		CITY:			WAYNE
		STATE:			PA
		ZIP:			19087
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Document 1 - file: tfx201661-formsd.htm

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<TYPE>EX-1.01
<SEQUENCE>2
<FILENAME>tfx201661-exhibit101.htm
<DESCRIPTION>EXHIBIT 1.01
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Document 2 - file: tfx201661-exhibit101.htm

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